The LIONS Scholarship offers an extraordinary, fully funded opportunity for underrepresented young creatives and brand marketers from across the world to participate in the world-famous Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. With 10 total scholarships available — five for the Creative Academy and five for the Brand Marketers Academy — this programme supports global diversity by welcoming applicants from different backgrounds, identities, cultures, and perspectives.
If you dream of learning from industry legends, growing your creative voice, and joining an international community of innovators, this life-changing opportunity is for you!
🌟 About the LIONS Scholarship
• Designed to uplift underrepresented, early-career talent across the global creative industries
• Total of 10 fully funded places: 5 for the Creative Academy + 5 for the Brand Marketers Academy
• Focus on diversity of gender, race, ethnicity, culture, geography, class, perspective, and lived experience
• Aims to equip future creative leaders with world-class mentorship, learning, and global networking
🎓 The LIONS Academies
• Creative Academy 🎭 — ideal for Art Directors, Copywriters, Designers (Graphic/UX), Directors, Journalists, Creative Technologists, PR creatives, Engineers, and more
• Brand Marketers Academy 📣 — perfect for Marketing Managers, Brand Leads, Digital Marketers, Creative Strategists, Social Media Managers, and client-side marketing professionals
✨ What the Scholarship Includes
• Fully funded trip to Cannes Lions 2026
• Accommodation + travel + daily allowance
• Young Lions Festival Pass
• Exclusive learning programme with industry legends
• Hands-on workshops, coaching, and global networking
• Access to classroom sessions led by world-class creative leaders
👤 Who Can Apply?
• Must be born on or after 26 June 1995
• Minimum age: 18 years old
• Minimum two years of professional experience
• All applicants must be able to participate in English
• Open to all underrepresented creative and marketing talent worldwide
🧠 How Selection Works
• Two-stage selection process
• First round: Applications reviewed by a global jury of 40+ leading creatives
• Second round: Jury shortlists applicants based on creativity, potential, and merit
• Final selection based on original application + jury evaluations
📅 Important Dates
• Applications open: 7 October 2025, 00:01 GMT
• Applications close: 5 December 2025, 00:01 GMT
• Applicants notified: 22 January 2026
🔗 Application Link
https://www.canneslions.com/impact/lions-scholarship
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